I have a healthy twist on that nostalgic Hamburger Helper dish you may have made at one point or another! Plus, it’s just as easy to make as the original boxed version. The homemade version has veggies that have been cooked down, so even your picky eaters won’t know they are getting a classic comfort food with some health benefits!
Hamburger helper can be made in almost the same amount of time as the boxed version, but you get to avoid all preservatives. You can make this with ground turkey and swap the pasta for your favorite pasta. The flavor is creamy and satisfies as an easy one-pot dish!
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Cheesy Hamburger Helper
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Description
Making hamburger helper doesn’t get much easier than this. In just one pot, you can have a classic comfort food dish on the table in no time. Hamburger helper is always a hit with kids and adults alike, so this is the perfect meal for a busy night. Plus, cleanup is a breeze!
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 medium onion, diced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1 tsp minced garlic
2 pinches red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
15 oz. can tomato sauce
1 cups unsweetened almond milk
4 cups organic low sodium beef broth
3 cups dry whole wheat penne
1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
In a large dutch oven, or a pot, cook ground beef, onion, garlic and red pepper and drain off the liquid.
Add seasonings, beef broth, almond milk, tomato sauce and pasta to the pot, stir to combine.
Cover and reduce heat and cook until pasta is al dente and has absorbed the liquid ,about 10-12 minutes.
Add the shredded cheese and stir until melted through.
Notes
Dairy free: Use dairy free cheddar cheese
Ingredient swap: Instead of beef, use ground turkey or chicken
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Great post!
Thank you so much,I appreciate the feedback! I hope you like the recipe 🙂